Sexual Objectification as a Predictor of Sexual Risk Tolerance

Hunter Drake; Tiffany Chenneville; Lindsey M. Rodriguez; Brianna Suite; James Onufrak

doi:10.1080/10538720.2021.1886213

Sexual Objectification as a Predictor of Sexual Risk Tolerance

Hunter Drake, Tiffany Chenneville, Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Brianna Suite, James Onufrak

University of South Florida

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Abstract

HIV rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the US remain high. While risk is being redefined in the age of treatment as prevention, research is needed to better understand sexual behavior among MSM. Sexual objectification is implicated in risky behavior, but research involving MSM is limited. This study examined the role of sexual objectification on risk tolerance after controlling for HIV-related stigma. Results revealed sexual objectification is a significant predictor of sexual risk tolerance in sexual decision making. Condom use intentions were high. Findings illustrate the need to explore sexual objectification when working with MSM.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2021.1886213
State	Published - Feb 13 2021

Keywords

MSM
HIV
objectification theory
risk tolerance
condom use

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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health Psychology

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